Multi-colored decorative laminate

a multi-color, decorative technology, applied in the field of decorative laminates, can solve the problem that the usefulness of single color image or pattern is significantly limited, and achieve the effect of more balanced construction and flatness

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-07
PANOLAM INDS INT
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[0010]In an alternative embodiment, a paper sheet of the overlay layer, instead of the decorative layer sheet, has the plurality of patterns printed thereon, the patterns being visible when exposed to ultraviolet light. In conjunction with either of these embodiments, an additional decorative layer may be disposed on an opposite side of the core layer, followed by an additional overlay layer next to the additional decorative layer. The additional layers allow for a more balanced construction of the decorative laminate, thereby helping to keep it flat.

Problems solved by technology

When such a decorative laminate is used, for example, in bowling lane applications, the single color image or pattern significantly limits its usefulness.

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[0029]A first solution may be prepared using 98 gms of Clear Screen Print Extender™, available from Gotham Ink of Marlboro Mass. with 2 gms of APO-13, Invisible Red pigment from Dayglo Color Corporation of Cleveland Ohio. The solution may be screen printed in a pattern onto a dry decorative paper with a maple grain design.

[0030]A second solution may be prepared using 98 gms of Clear Screen Print Extender™, with 2 gms of APO-15, Invisible Orange pigment from Dayglo Color Corporation. The solution may again be screen printed in a pattern onto the dry decorative paper. As disclosed hereinabove, with the typical screen printing method, each pattern or all patterns of one color are printed separately, one at a time, in the overall printing process.

[0031]Depending on the particular application for the decorative laminate 10 and / or on the number of patterns and / or colors desired, additional patterns of various colors may be screen printed in the decorative layer sheet using the following a...

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[0043]A decorative laminate 10 may be prepared similar to that of Example 1 hereinabove, except that instead of the decorative layer sheet being printed with the desired photoluminescent patterns, a dry overlay layer sheet is printed with the desired photoluminescent patterns having the desired colors using methods similar to those described hereinabove with respect to Example 1.

example 3

[0044]A decorative laminate 10 may be prepared similar to that of either Examples 1 or 2, except that the resulting prototype decorative laminate 10 may be produced having the following layers stacked in a superimposed relationship as follows: one light basis weight melamine-formaldehyde impregnated overlay layer sheet; one high wear overlay layer melamine-formaldehyde impregnated sheet; the screen printed dry decorative layer sheet; and four phenolic impregnated kraft paper sheets. The sheets may be positioned between steel press plates and subject to approximately 1200 psi at a maximum temperature of about 300° F. for a total of about 20 minutes. This is an example of an “unbalanced” design of the decorative laminate 10.

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Abstract

A decorative laminate includes a core layer, a decorative layer and an optional overlay layer. The core layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer includes a dry paper sheet (i.e., one without any resin impregnation). A plurality of geometric patterns is printed on the decorative paper sheet with photoluminescent material of different colors, where the resulting patterns of different colors are simultaneously visible when exposed to ultraviolet light. The optional overlay layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer paper sheet is stacked with the layer and the optional overlay layer, when utilized, and laminated under heat and pressure to form the decorative laminate.

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This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 504,266 filed Aug. 15, 2006. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to decorative laminates. More particularly, this invention relates to decorative laminates incorporating a plurality of printed patterns of different colors which are visibly luminescent simultaneously upon exposure to ultraviolet light, and to methods of producing the same.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]Decorative laminates typically include a core layer and a decorative layer. The core layer in general is a supporting layer onto which the decorative layer is bonded. In typical high heat and pressure laminates, the core layer comprises a plurality of cellulosic sheets made from a kraft paper impregnated with a laminating resin. Such laminating resins may include, for example, phenolic, melamine, amino, epoxy, polyester, silicone, and diallyl phthalate. A preferred laminating res...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G09F13/42
CPCG09F13/42B32B27/04B32B29/00B44C5/0469B44F1/10E04F15/02E04F2290/026Y10T428/31964Y10T428/31993
Inventor DUMOND, ROBERT A.LESSARD, TIMOTHY F.
Owner PANOLAM INDS INT
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